Corsica

Beach Resort

On the ruggedly beautiful east coast of Corsica is the San Lucianu resort. Located on a long stretch of sandy beach, with soaring mountains as a backdrop, it is set amongst elegant gardens and eucalyptus groves. Close by is the picturesque old port town of Bastia, with its fine Baroque churches and elegantly crumbling houses. If you fancy exploring, there’s wonderful walking to be had in the mountains, and the nearby Domaine Vico vineyards are well worth a visit.

At San Lucianu,

accommodation is in the 4-storey hotel, located at the heart of the resort. Each of the cool, airy rooms is stylishly decorated with splashes of vibrant colours and tichly textured fabrics, and almost all have spectacular sea or mountain views. This hotel's public areas were refurbished during Winter 2009.

Dining at San Lucianu is taken alfresco on the restaurant terrace, overlooking the spacious gardens. Every day the chefs serve up a delicious array of dishes from the buffet and grill plus tasty pizzas. The beach bar serves snacks throughout the day, which cost extra.

San Lucianu offers plenty of activities both in the resort and close by. The good mix of wind conditions ensures great sailing and windsurfing for all levels, while the gently shelving sandy beach is reassuring to even the most apprehensive of beginner. A wide range of RYA courses in sailing and windsurfing are on offer, along with PADI scuba diving. There are also 3 tennis courts plus a full coaching programme.